Health & Safety Associate

Are you passionate about creating safer work environments and making a real difference in the field This hands-on role puts you at the forefront of our Health & Safety Management System where youll be a trusted partner to frontline teams and the face of our safety culture. Youll lead the implementation of best practices support continuous improvement and drive meaningful change at the operational level. This is a high-impact opportunity for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and is committed to elevating safety standards across the organization.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Health & Safety Support (35%)

• Encourages and enhances a positive safety culture through implementation of safety practices applying concepts principles and practices involved in the anticipation recognition evaluation control prevention reduction and elimination of hazards incidents injuries and disabilities of employees.
• Acts as a resource to departments and committees on health and safety issues.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees supervisors managers and external contacts interacting in a manner that builds trust credibility and rapport.
• Recommends safety equipment as required and implements.

Training (15%)

• In conjunction with HR provides assistance to the departments seasonal onboarding with respect to H&S training initiatives including but not limited to identifying training by position arranging facilitator and tracking completion.
• Identify and assess health and safety training needs through risk analysis and regulatory review.
• Develop and update training materials to meet company and legislative requirements.
• Organize and coordinate training sessions for employees at all levels.
• Facilitate engaging health and safety training including health & safety orientations.
• Develops position competencies training and testing requirements for all field level positions.
• Maintains a tracking system to ensure required staff training is current.
• Maintain accurate training records and monitor effectiveness for continuous improvement.

Workplace Inspection (20%)

• Completes required workplace inspections for appropriate departments as per the Formal Workplace Inspection Directive.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify and assess workplace hazards.
• Document findings and recommend corrective actions for identified risks.
• Verify compliance with health and safety policies and regulations.
• Communicate results and follow up to ensure issues are resolved.
• Maintain inspection records for accountability and continuous improvement.

Hazard Assessment Safe Work Practices Incident & Safety Investigation Support (20%)

• Ensures Hazard Assessments for appropriate departments are completed and reviewed in accordance with the Hazard Identification and Assessment Directive.
• Ensures Safe Work Practices for appropriate departments are reviewed and updated in accordance with the H&S Management System.
• Ensures incidents for appropriate departments are reported and investigated in accordance with the Incident Investigation Directive.
• Provides advice and input to supervisors and managers on determining post incident Alcohol and Drug testing needs further to the decision tree.
• Ensure Emergency Response Drills are conducted in accordance with the HSMS Directives.

Other Related Duties (10%)

• Performs special projects as required.
• Creates health and safety awareness for all employees.
• Develops and maintains appropriate departments safety statistical information.
• Attends departmental health and safety meetings as required.
• Provides back-up relief to the Health and Safety Advisor in their absence.
• Adheres to applicable responsibilities and accountabilities as outlined in the Sturgeon County Health and Safety Management System.
  

KNOWLEDGE EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

The following are required in this position:

• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant and progressively responsible occupational health and safety experience including providing professional consultation support and advice and conducting investigations.
• Post-secondary certificate or diploma in a related occupational health and safety program.
• Membership with a safety association and possessing or working towards the Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation.
• Experience in developing occupational health and safety related policies procedures and related programs
• Knowledge of the principles standards and practices of the relevant areas of Occupational Health & Safety and Human Resources.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices involved in training personnel.
• Knowledge of and experience with applying Albertas Occupational Health and Safety legislation Human Rights Act and Employment Standards Code as well as the National Safety Code (NSC).
• Completion of the following (or equivalents) from the Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association: Certified AMHSA Auditor.
• Current First Aid certificate.
• Clean drivers abstract.
• Ability to interact effectively courteously and professionally with the public media contacts and other municipal staff which contributes to a positive teamwork environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to professionally engage generate common understanding and create a shared vision in an environment of diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and constructive relationships at all levels of the organization and with representatives of external agencies.
• Ability to exercise and apply sound judgment analyze and solve complex problems take initiative and make informed decisions.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently.
• Proficiency when using the Microsoft suite of products (Word Excel PowerPoint).

The following are considered assets or preferences in this position:

• Equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered.
• Recognized Municipal Health & Safety Advisor.